Fergana Valley Tour is the best tour for learning more about Uzbekistan’s famous handicrafts from the masters themselves. Uzbekistan is famous around the world for its textiles and ceramics.
In the early morning (around 6 am), we will pick up all travelers from their hotels in Tashkent, and drive to Kokand which takes 4hrs and goes through the Kamchik Mountain Pass.
You’ll visit the workshop of Rustam Usmanov, a famous ceramic artist whose works are displayed at international exhibitions. You’ll get to see the pottery-making process and a collection of local ceramics. After that, drive to Margilan, take a stroll around the traditional market, and head to the Yodgorlik Silk factory to observe the production of silk featuring traditional Ikat designs. Afterward, drive back to Tashkent and transfer to your hotel in Tashkent.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating traditions and unique culture of the Fergana Valley.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance fees
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Lunch
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel 1946
2. Hyatt Regency Tashkent
3. South Hotel
4. Izza Palace Hotel
5. Chinor Garden Hotel 2
6. Hide Hotel
7. House4you
8. Azia Center Dzudo
9. Hua Hotel
10. Huzur Hotel Tashkent
11. Gabrielle International Hotel Tashkent
12. Central Palace Hotel
13. Grand Capital Hotel
14. Wyndham Tashkent
15. Hotel New York Tashkent
16. Eldi Hotel
17. Versal Econom Hotel
18. Tamerlan Hotel
19. Orion Hotel
20. Hotel Marakand Palace
Additional Info: We pick up all travelers from their hotels in Tashkent
Itinerary
1
Kokand
Kokand city, located in the western part of the Fergana Valley, is one of the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan. You will visit Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah
Duration: 2 hours
2
Rishtan
Rishtan - Glazed Ceramics located 50 km in west of Fergana, there is a village of Rishtan, whose residents are known for their pottery. From historical sources we know that even 800 years ago talented craftsmen produced pottery in Rishtan. Rishtan pottery differs with richness of decor, which is dominated by blue. You will visit to the house of a well-known ceramic master, Rustam Usmanov, whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. At pottery master’s you will visit the workshop, see the process of pottery creation and see collection of local ceramics.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Margilan
If you’ve been travelling along the Silk Road seeking answers to where in fact this highly touted fabric comes from, Margilon and its Yodgorlik Silk Factory, should be your ground zero. Uzbekistan is the world’s third-largest silk producer, and Margilon is the traditional centre of the industry. Much of the silk you see for sale in Samarkand and Bukhara is in fact made in factories here.
Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns (closed on Sundays).
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Tour will be performed by AC sedan car. We pick up travelers from their hotel in the early morning and drive to Margilon, the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass. In the afternoon, we transfer to Tashkent, in the evening you will be transferred to your hotel.
